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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 24: Tom Brady looks on before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 24: Tom Brady looks on before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Video: Tom Brady '1-of-1' and Doing 'Really Good' Calling NFL Games, Says Rich Eisen

Taylyn HadleyNov 28, 2024

Rich Eisen believes Tom Brady is doing a "really good job" as a game analyst, calling him "one-of-one."

"I'm really enjoying it actually," Eisen told TMZ Sports. "The one in particular I really enjoyed was when he was calling the Chiefs game and he was basically giving you a moment-by-moment description of what's going on in Mahomes' head and I thought it was great."

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The internet has been divided over Tom Brady's broadcasting skills dating back to his regular-season debut in September. Opinions seem to fall at extremes, with some relentlessly trolling him while others praise his unique perspectives.

Praise from a broadcasting great like Eisen might just serve as the definitive endorsement of Brady's abilities.

"It's a difficult endeavor to start," Eisen continued. "To be concise and informative and entertaining in between snaps, it's not easy."

Acknowledging the challenges of broadcasting, the veteran noted the many insights Brady brings to the table through his personal experience.

"He can talk about anything," Eisen said. "He can talk about being overlooked in the draft, he can talk about becoming famous really early. He can talk about being dynastic really early. He can talk about a knee being blown out and coming back from that. He can talk about going 10 years without winning and then being dynastic again. He can talk about switching teams and winning again there."

Despite Brady objectively getting off to a rough start, there's no doubt he has steadily improved each week—and who better to have standing behind you in support than Eisen?

Further, here are a few notable ways that Brady has improved this season, according to USA Today's Chris Bumbaca.

  1. He has dialed back the yelling in the booth while maintaining an authentic excitement that feels more natural and less jarring for viewers. While his enthusiasm has always been appreciated by fans, it's now much more enjoyable to hear it at a calmer volume.
  2. It was clear that Brady may have been nervous when he first started, often leaving dead air in the wake of his hesitation. But as the weeks have passed, Brady has found a rhythm and developed a better rapport with co-broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt.
  3. Eliminating the frequent verbal interjections has significantly improved Brady's performance. Known as the "Romo Effect," Brady would often interrupt Burkhardt with "oohs" and "ahhs" of excitement. Now, such outbursts are more effective when they align with dramatic moments, as noted by Bumbaca.
  4. Balancing career insights with the action on the field is no easy task, especially for someone with 23 seasons of playing experience. Surprisingly, Brady initially refrained from sharing much personal experience, despite fans expressing a desire for him to offer more of his knowledge and become more personable in his broadcasts—a key reason he was hired for the role. However, the NFL veteran has become light-years better at the balancing act.
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